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FACT SHEET: Can you outsource your AML/CTF Obligations?
22 May 2025
Keddie Waller
Head of AML/CTF StrategyThis Fact Sheet has been prepared based on the future requirements of the AML/CTF regime for Tranche 2 entities that will commence 1 July 2026. It is possible to outsource…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: What is an AML/CTF Program?
22 May 2025
Keddie Waller
Head of AML/CTF StrategyThis Fact Sheet has been prepared based on the future requirements of the AML/CTF regime for Tranche 2 entities that will commence 1 July 2026. An AML/CTF Program is not…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: What are the AML/CTF Governance Obligations?
22 May 2025
Keddie Waller
Head of AML/CTF StrategyThis Fact Sheet has been prepared based on the future requirements of the AML/CTF regime for Tranche 2 entities that will commence 1 July 2026. As a reporting entity, you…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: The AFSL Variation Process
30 Sep 2024
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingHow do I apply to vary an AFS licence? The application process is completed using an online form (ASIC Form FS03) via the AFS licence portal, where you will be…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: How to set up a Money Remitter (also known as a Money Transfer Operator or Payment Services Provider) Checklist
19 Jun 2020
Naomi Fink
Special Counsel☐ Determine the characteristics of your remittance business Payment corridors and any other jurisdictions you will deal with Currencies you will exchange Customer types Whether your business offers only spot FX…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: Checklist for setting up a Cryptocurrency (Virtual Asset) Exchange in Australia
03 Jun 2021
Sarah Archer
Special CounselBefore you set up a cryptocurrency exchange… ☐ Determine the service(s) you will provide as part of your cryptocurrency exchange, and what will be traded. For example, consider: Will you…...
Read moreOngoing Fee Arrangements – Frequently Asked Questions
07 Jul 2021
Sarah Archer
Special CounselWe've received a few questions from clients about the new Ongoing Fee Arrangements (OFA), so our team of lawyers and consultants have teamed up to answer some of the…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: Top 5 Tips for Preparing Target Market Determinations (TMDs)
02 Nov 2022
Michael Mavromatis
PartnerThe design and distribution obligations (DDO) are designed to ensure that product issuers adopt a consumer-centric approach when designing (and distributing) products. Before distributing a product, a product issuer must…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: Top 10 Tips for a Successful AFSL Application
08 Feb 2024
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingHere are our top 10 tips for a successful AFSL application. Organisational competency, as demonstrated by your Responsible Manager, will make or break your application. Get good legal advice at…...
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